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Introducing the Gold Standard

Introducing the Gold Standard. Jasmine Hyman Marketing Director 7 December 2006 São Paulo, Brasil. The Spirit of the Kyoto Protocol is Gold Standard.

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Introducing the Gold Standard

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  1. Introducing the Gold Standard Jasmine Hyman Marketing Director 7 December 2006 São Paulo, Brasil

  2. The Spirit of the Kyoto Protocol is Gold Standard “The purpose of the CDM shall be to assist Parties not included in Annex I in achieving sustainable developmentand in contributing to the ultimate objective of the Convention, and to assist Parties included in Annex I in achieving compliancewith their quantified emission limitation and reduction commitments...” -- Kyoto protocol, Article 12.2

  3. Certainty in a Changing Market Who is the Gold Standard Foundation? • An independent foundation endorsed by 43 NGOs • A method for creating premium quality carbon credits Why the Gold Standard Label? • Provides a quality assurance label for projects and credits • Ensures a contribution to sustainable development and climate protection How Does it Work? • GS methodology ensures best practices are followed • Screens provide a step-by-step guide to developing credible projects

  4. Biomass, Solar, Small Hydro SUSTAINABILITY LFG Wind, Large Hydro HFC-23 RISK REDUCTION Adapted from: Sutter & Parreno, 2005

  5. Gold Standard Benefits • Controlling risk • Enhancing reputation • Premium prices • Market visibility • Low-added cost • Contribute to sustainable development • Stakeholder acceptance • Exceeds the current regulatory standards

  6. Profile of GS Investors • Higher willingness to accept risks • Willing to pay more (actual premium fluctuates) • VER market: seeking risk reduction • VER market: willing to finance smaller projects that couldn’t make it in CDM

  7. Special events: FIFA World Cup, London Olympics 2012, G-8 Summit, COP Montreal Organizations: HSBC, Credit Suisse, WWF Brokers and retailers: TFS Energy, Carbon Neutral Company, South Pole Who’s Buying Gold Standard?

  8. Special Programs Carbon Asset Management Sweden The Visa Climate Credit Card Penguin Approved Government programmes (i.e. Belgian tender) Climate Cent Foundation Who’s Buying Gold Standard?

  9. Success Stories Kuyasa housing project Palm oil project in Thailand Solar Cookers in India Palm oil wastewater to energy in Honduras Biomass projects in India and South Africa Te Apiti Wind Farms In the pipeline… China (5) Philippines (4) Tanzania (2) Mozambique (2-3) Brazil… supply side workshop in December Retroactive projects (multiple) Supply Side

  10. Designing a Gold Standard Project To be Gold Standard, your project must: • Be an eligible project type • Pass additionality screens • Contribute to Sustainable Development

  11. Eligible Project Types • Renewable energy -- electricity, heat • Biomass, biogas, and liquid biofuels • Landfill gas • Agro-processing • Methane capture • Hydroelectricity • Energy Efficiency Promotion of long-term shift towards sustainable energy systems!

  12. Additionality Screens • Previously announced projects screen • Additionality Tool • ODA additionality test Ensures emission reductions are real!

  13. Sustainable Development Provide a self evaluation of the project’s impact on… • Local/regional/global environment • Social sustainability and development • Economic and technological development … consult with stakeholders Guarantees locally adapted projects and SD benefits!

  14. Compare: GS and CDM process Project Design (PDD) Gold Standard Screens DOE Validation DOE Validation for GS GS-TAC Registration CDM EB Registration DOE Verification DOE Verification for GS CER Issuance credit-linked label issuance

  15. Buyers Gain Credibility and transparency Enhanced reputation Local Stakeholder support Sellers Achieve Premium prices Financial “cushions” for the Gold Standard seller Reputational benefits In Conclusion... ..and both contribute to improving Sustainable Development and reducing climate risk

  16. Thank you! http://www.cdmgoldstandard.org info@cdmgoldstandard.org +41 (0)61 283 09 16 The Gold Standard; 22, Bäumleingasse; 4051 Basel; SWITZERLAND

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